Gibson, Tennessee facts for kids
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Gibson, Tennessee
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Gibson, with City Hall at center
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Location of Gibson in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 599.02/sq mi (231.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38338
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-29020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1285337 |
Gibson is a small town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. A long time ago, in the 1800s, it was known as Pickettville. In 2020, about 366 people lived there.
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Geography of Gibson
Gibson is located in western Tennessee. It covers a total area of about 1.58 square kilometers (0.61 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
People of Gibson (Demographics)
The number of people living in Gibson has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 131 | — | |
| 1910 | 233 | — | |
| 1920 | 249 | 6.9% | |
| 1930 | 302 | 21.3% | |
| 1940 | 284 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 308 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 302 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 458 | 51.7% | |
| 1990 | 281 | −38.6% | |
| 2000 | 305 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 396 | 29.8% | |
| 2020 | 366 | −7.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 305 people living in Gibson. These people lived in 114 different homes, and 84 of these were families. The town had about 560 people per square mile.
Most people in Gibson were White (about 91.8%). A smaller number were African American (4.59%), Native American (1.97%), or Asian (0.33%). Some people (1.31%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (36.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.4%) were married couples. About 10.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Some homes (16.7%) had people living alone.
The average age in Gibson in 2000 was 34 years old. About 27.2% of the population was under 18. About 10.2% of the people were 65 or older.
Media in Gibson
Gibson has a local radio station called WTPR-AM 710. It plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Education in Gibson
Students in Gibson attend schools in the Gibson County Special School District. The main high school for the area is South Gibson County High School. This school is located in Medina, but students from Gibson also go there.
See also
In Spanish: Gibson (Tennessee) para niños
